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SE08 EFU

2008 Mazda 5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

76,041 mi
Last recorded76,041 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE08 EFU
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2021 76,041 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 69,210 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 65,298 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 61,317 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 61,311 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe at hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2018 60,655 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 May 2018 60,578 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

heat shield not fixed

Pass 30 May 2017 53,793 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 47,354 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted

heat shield loose

wipers smear

Pass 30 May 2015 43,049 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

near side rear tyre side wall perished

Fail 28 May 2015 43,016 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

near side rear tyre side wall perished

Pass 19 May 2014 38,264 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 32,997 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 28,038 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 22,222 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 20,006 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 5?

Based on 413,409 MOT tests across 26,269 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
7,199
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
26,269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 13,334
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,283
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8,696
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,218
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,761
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SE08 EFU is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2008 Mazda 5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 74,415 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 5 fails its MOT is shock absorber has a serious fluid leak, accounting for 13,334 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SE08 EFU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 5 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Mazda 5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SE08 EFU registered?

SE08 EFU is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 21 July 2008.

Is SE08 EFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SE08 EFU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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